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The Unite Gallery Lite WordPress plugin, developed by Valiano, contains a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions 1.7.61 and earlier. This vulnerability allows authenticated users with administrative privileges to inject malicious JavaScript code that gets stored on the server and executed when other users view the affected pages. This could lead to cookie theft, session hijacking, or other client-side attacks against site administrators or visitors.
Overview
The Unite Gallery Lite plugin for WordPress suffers from a stored XSS vulnerability that affects authenticated users with administrative privileges. The vulnerability allows attackers who have gained admin access to inject and store malicious JavaScript code in the gallery settings. When other users, including administrators, view the affected gallery, the malicious code executes in their browsers. This can lead to various attacks including cookie theft, credential harvesting, or further malicious actions performed in the context of the victim's browser session. The vulnerability exists in all versions up to and including 1.7.61.
Remediation
- Update the Unite Gallery Lite plugin to a version newer than 1.7.61 if available.
- If no update is available, consider implementing one of the following measures:
- Temporarily disable the Unite Gallery Lite plugin until a patch is released
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to mitigate XSS attacks
- Restrict administrative access to trusted users only
- Regularly audit gallery content for suspicious code
- Monitor the plugin developer's website or WordPress repository for security updates.
- Consider using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) that can help detect and block XSS attacks.
References
- Patchstack Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/unite-gallery-lite/wordpress-unite-gallery-lite-plugin-1-7-60-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- WordPress Plugin Directory: https://wordpress.org/plugins/unite-gallery-lite/
- OWASP XSS Prevention Cheat Sheet: https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/Cross_Site_Scripting_Prevention_Cheat_Sheet.html
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
